Precinct 4 Your Information 2024 Issue IV

PRECINCT 4 YOUR

INFORMATION 2024 ISSUE IV

INVESTING IN

INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR YOU YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE P4: PLACEMAKE P4

Q&A with Reynaldo Guerra, Chief of Infrastructure

Creating infrastructure in Precinct 4’s Gulfton, Sharpstown, and Alief

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A MESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER LESLEY BRIONES

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s 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a busy year of building and progress across Precinct 4. Infrastructure is one of your top concerns, and it’s always one of our top priorities. We have invested millions to make the Precinct more resilient against flooding, improve mobility, and create spaces for you to connect with your neighbors and build community.

In this issue, we highlight some of our biggest achievements this year. From the Freed community center revamp in Spring Branch to our $20 million Sidewalks 4 P4 initiative — closing gaps by building approximately 50 miles of sidewalks — my team and I are working hard to serve every corner of the Precinct. Whether you live up in Waller, out in Katy, or in the Loop, we’re making sure you and your family can live, work, and play in Harris County.

Next year, expect even more progress on key hike and bike trails, master plans, community projects, and work we’re completing in partnership with other organizations.

We are especially excited to continue developing Burnett Bayland into a signature park for Gulfton and the wider Precinct 4 community, as well as hearing your input on transforming Katy East and the Inner Northwest area along the Hempstead Corridor.

We can't do any of this without you. Flip through to page 7 for our Community Assistance Work Order Form — let us know if your kids need a sidewalk to get to school safely, if a pothole needs fixing, or if you have big and bold ideas for how we can transform your neighborhood. Check our Precinct 4 Project Tracker (bit.ly/24q4clb) for updates on our ongoing projects.

WHETHER YOU LIVE UP IN WALLER, OUT IN KATY, OR IN THE LOOP, WE’RE MAKING SURE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY IN HARRIS COUNTY.”

All my best,

COMMISSIONER LESLEY BRIONES

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WHO 5 SIDEBAR: LIVES IN P4?

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PARKS/COMMUNITY CENTER UPGRADES

NO PLACE LIKE P4: 6 THERE’S PLACEMAKE P4

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recinct 4 acquired Freed Community Center in December 2023 and immediately got to work making sure it was a place the community wanted to gather. The center was transformed inside and out with new floors, ceilings, picnic tables, and programming. Precinct 4 also revitalized Freed’s community garden and playground.

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“The main focus was making it an actual community center where people can come live, learn, and have fun,” said Shawn Peoples, Community Programs Manager.

“It's like day and night. There’s been so much improvement since Precinct 4 took over. I think a lot of people are happy about the improvements,” said avid Freed pickleballer, Khai Tran.

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THE FACILITY IS ALWAYS NICER, CLEANER, MORE ORGANIZED, AND THE STAFF IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP OUT.” KHAI TRAN

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INFRASTRUCTURE questions, answered R

eynaldo Guerra is the Chief of Infrastructure for Harris County Precinct 4. He manages the Precinct’s Capital Improvement Projects Program, road and bridge maintenance, and long-term planning and development. Guerra holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

What does the infrastructure team at Precinct 4 do?

Our team plans, engineers, constructs, and maintains infrastructure in Precinct 4, including parks, roads, bridges, sidewalks, drainage structures, and even some buildings.

In almost all of our work, we do our best to create a sense of place in the communities we serve.

What is Precinct 4’s infrastructure vision?

We want to make sure communities are connected to parks, schools, places of worship, and to each other.

At the same time, we are working to make Precinct 4 safer, resilient, and sustainable, so we are prepared for the future.

Why should people care about Precinct 4’s work?

Infrastructure affects almost every aspect of your life, and we are trying to create positive changes through our projects.

WE ARE WORKING TO MAKE PRECINCT 4 SAFER, RESILIENT, AND SUSTAINABLE, SO WE ARE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE.” CHIEF OF INFRASTRUCTURE REYNALDO GUERRA 4

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Whenever we look at infrastructure, we're not only looking at connecting point A to point B. We are looking at the economic, community, and environmental benefits.

How can I request work near me or have a say in Precinct 4 projects?

If you see an issue like a pothole, a right of way that needs to be mowed,

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a sign down, or a traffic issue, you can call our Community Assistance Department line at 832-927-4444.

Also, look out for our community engagement events. They’re familyfriendly, and you get to shape the projects and flag any issues on projects near you.

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P4?

MILLION PEOPLE

(larger than 8 states by population)

DEMOGRAPHICS • 41.6% Hispanic/Latino • 26.6% White • 17.7% Black • 11.0% Asian • 2.5% Two or more • 0.50% Other Race • 0.15% American Indian & Alaska Native

GENERATIONS • 2.8% Greatest Gen & Silent Gen (1945 & earlier) • 14.7% Baby Boomer (1946-64) • 18.4% Gen X (1965-80) • 29.6% Millennial (1981-98) • 24.4% Gen Z (1999-2016) • 10.1% Alpha (2017-present)

$64K MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME 5 CITIES

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• Houston • Katy • Stafford • Tomball • Waller

7 SCHOOL DISTRICTS • Alief ISD • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD • Houston ISD • Katy ISD • Spring Branch ISD • Tomball ISD • Waller ISD

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There’s No Place Like P4:

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laceMAKE P4, an awardwinning initiative, is reimagining public spaces to foster connection, improve safety, and strengthen communities that residents can live, grow, and thrive in for decades to come. With $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, PlaceMAKE P4 will create infrastructure in Precinct 4’s Gulfton, Sharpstown, and Alief communities that prioritizes these elements:

Using trees and shade structures to reduce afternoon temperatures

Adding lighting for pedestrians to make walking and gathering a safe option during all times of day and night

Elevating culture with art and installations The Precinct also has several PlaceMAKE P4 projects already underway:

Introducing and/or improving sidewalks, crosswalks, and corners to encourage slow speeds

• We are currently planting 1,200 trees in two phases as part of the Alief Linear Forest. The first phase was in October, and the second will be in the Spring of 2025.

• Student artists from Alief ISD schools submitted art that will inspire the creation of sculptures to be installed throughout the Alief community.

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he Community Assistance Department (CAD) is your one-stop shop for getting connected with resources and solutions. From street sign replacements, to requesting sidewalks, to navigating county services like public health, CAD makes sure that you can take advantage of all that your local government offers. Contact CAD at 832-927-4444 or service@hcp4.net.

TOP 5 TYPES OF REQUESTS • Road and Bridge • Parks • Outreach and Engagement • Agency Assistance Information

PROCESSED REQUESTS CAD processes an average of

1,400

SERVICE REQUESTS PER MONTH

• New Infrastructure

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During natural disasters, this surges to

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It rose to almost

4,400

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• 77449

• 77433

• 77450

AFTER MAY DERECHO

• 77493

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recinct 4’s Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 initiative is making our neighborhoods safer for residents by better connecting them to their community. With a $20 million investment and over 20 miles of sidewalks completed by Precinct 4 so far, the project will: • Fund the creation of approximately 50 miles of sidewalks in 2024 to 2025 • Fill gaps to residents to schools, parks, places of worship, and more • Provide accessible, safe pathways for pedestrians

“Once there was a time where I was riding my skateboard... and I fell [while] a car was backing out, and it almost hit me. During spring break, I saw the sidewalks and I was so thankful that I’m able to have a connection from my home to Kerr High School.”

GUILLERMO PALACIOS Junior, Kerr High School Student

“[The sidewalks] are a good help for us kids...

They are going to be a good help to our community.”

ANGELINA VELIZ Freshman, Alief Taylor High School Student

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YOUR BUSES Precinct 4 buses are getting a rebrand. After partnering with all seven school districts located in the Precinct, student artists from each district were chosen to have their art displayed on eight buses.

“It is one of the most amazing feelings to share your artwork with others and have people see it and make connections, and then actually get to bring it to life and share it with even more people.” said Ashlyn Gremillion, Garland McMeans Junior High School art teacher.

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